Cross Gates, Garforth, Kippax, Methley, Seacroft and Swillington are all featured in this rewind to 1996, a year in community-spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. East Leeds in 1996
Welcome aboard! Garforth Community College took delivery of their new coach in March 1996. Photo: Keith Allison
20. East Leeds in 1996
Kippax North Primary School held a Victorian day in July 1996. Pictured posy making are Sally Hickman and Sadie Biggs. Photo: Peter Langford
21. East Leeds in 1996
This is Simon Kay on air at Seacroft Hospital in November 1996. Photo: James Hardisty
22. East Leeds in 1996
This is Davie Hare who was banned from Garforth Community College for his haircut in November 1996. Photo: mike cowling
23. East Leeds in 1996
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? The East India restaurant in Cross Gates pictured in October 1996. Photo: Justin Lloyd
24. East Leeds in 1996
Do you remember Debra Rhodes? She was landlady of Staging Post pub in Seacroft. Pictured in December 1996. Photo: James Hardisty